Australia v India: third Test, day one – live!

3.35am GMT

The umpires are having a good look at the pitch, the area just behind the pitch where the bowlers run, while motors with ropes attached are doing their level best to clear the outfield of surface water.

Watching it all unfold, Mark Waugh is only a shade short of apoplectic. He wants cricket. And let’s face it, we all want cricket.

3.28am GMT

Three interesting takeouts from the telly interview with Tim Paine:

1. David Warner is the most annoying member of the team;